(Senior) Manager National Tax & Tax Governance

Clariant SE; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 162.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Full-time with 80% part-time option

Zusammenfassung

Clariant is seeking a (Senior) Manager – National Tax & Tax Governance to own the Swiss tax agenda and contribute to global governance within the Global Tax team. Based at the Pratteln site with hybrid work, this role reports to the Global Head of Tax and shapes a forward-looking tax framework for a multinational group.

Responsibilities include managing Swiss tax positions, coordinating Pillar Two governance, and collaborating with local teams and external advisers.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Tax Law, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a Big4 firm or in-house tax department of a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Swiss GAAP, and Swiss tax law.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven with ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on problem-solving.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player in cross-functional, international environments.

Aufgaben

• Own and manage Clariant’s Swiss tax position across all relevant taxes.
• Cover corporate income tax, withholding tax, stamp duties, and related tax areas.
• Serve as primary contact for Swiss tax authorities and manage risk positions.
• Oversee Pillar Two governance, data flows, controls, and reporting framework.
• Coordinate external advisers for Pillar Two calculations and compliance.
• Develop management information to monitor tax risks, deadlines, and performance.
• Support the Tax Control Framework design, controls, and remediation.

Kenntnisse

IFRS knowledge

Swiss GAAP knowledge

Swiss tax law

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Tax Law, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) Manager National Tax & Tax Governance

Job ID: 41654 | Location: Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland | Work Model: Hybrid Clariant Position Grade: Level 10 Total Target Cash CHF180,000.00

Clariant is a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemicals company headquartered near Basel, Switzerland, operating across more than 40 countries with a strong commitment to driving value through science and responsibility.

We are looking for a results-driven (Senior) Manager – National Tax & Tax Governance to join our Global Tax team within the Finance function. In this role, you will take full ownership of Clariant's Swiss tax agenda while contributing to global tax governance, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Tax and based at our site in Pratteln, Switzerland, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a robust and forward-looking tax framework for a multinational organization.

Responsibilities

Swiss Tax:Own and manage Clariant’s overall Swiss tax position across all relevant taxes.

• Cover corporate income tax, withholding tax, stamp duties, and the Swiss tax aspects of cash pooling and financing arrangements, including related compliance, assessments, audits, rulings, tax planning, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Swiss tax authorities and ensure that Swiss tax risks, positions, obligations, and opportunities are identified, evaluated, documented, and addressed.
• Assess and manage the Swiss tax implications of group-wide activities, including transfer pricing, intercompany financing, cash pooling, restructurings, supply-chain changes,

Pillar Two and Tax Governance:Own the end-to-end governance, strategic direction, supervision, and accountability for Clariant’s global minimum tax and Pillar Two process and coordinate selected tax-governance processes.

• Set and maintain the Pillar Two methodology, governance, data flows, controls, timelines, review, escalation, and reporting framework.
• Oversee and challenge calculations, tax-accounting inputs, and compliance work performed by local teams and external advisers, without directly executing each jurisdiction’s underlying calculations or filings.
• Coordinate external-adviser support for automated Pillar Two calculations and compliance solutions, ensuring quality, consistency, effective delivery, and cost discipline.
• Develop practical management information to monitor tax risks, controls, deadlines, and process performance.
• Support the Global Head of Tax in designing, building, and implementing the Tax Control Framework, including responsibilities, key controls, documentation standards, monitoring, and remediation.

Collaboration with other roles:

• Coordinate the Swiss tax aspects of M&A and restructuring projects, while the relevant International Tax and M&A Tax specialists retain ownership of the broader transaction and group tax analysis.
• Contribute the tax-process, governance, and control perspective to the SwiftX agenda and related Finance transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with local Tax and Finance teams, Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Legal, IT, and external advisers to ensure consistent execution, clear interfaces, appropriate challenge, and timely escalation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Tax Law, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a Big4 firm or an in-house tax department of a multinational company
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, Swiss GAAP, and Swiss tax law; strong interest in developing international tax expertise
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• High level of integrity, dependability, and ethical conduct in all interactions
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, international environments

Our Offer

• Total Target Cash includes base salary and annual bonus; final offer based on skills and experience
• A senior, high-impact role with genuine ownership of Clariant's Swiss tax agenda and global governance processes
• Direct access to and collaboration with senior leadership within a lean, agile global tax team
• Exposure to complex, international tax matters across a global specialty chemicals company operating in 40+ countries
• Opportunity to drive digital transformation and process innovation within a Finance function committed to continuous improvement
• A workplace culture grounded in sustainability, collaboration, and integrity — recognized for consistent progress toward ambitious ESG targets
• Flexible working arrangements at our modern Pratteln, Switzerland site
• This position is full time but also open for part time candidates to 80%.

Your Contact

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.